| Regimental number | 21959 |
| Place of birth | Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bairnsdale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Giles, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 23, Battery 107 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/133/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 20 May 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 18 July 1916. Proceeded to France through Southampton with 23rd Field Artillery Brigade, 31 December 1916. Transferred to 7th Field Artillery Brigade and taken on strength, 6 January 1917; proceeded on leave to England, 13 July 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 30 July 1918. Wounded in action, 15 September 1918 (remained at duty); moved in from the field, 5 March 1919. Embarked Havre and proceeded to England, 17 March 1919; disembarked Weymouth, 18 March 1919, and marched into 2nd Training Brigade, Codford. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Sydney', 22 September 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 12 November 1919. Discharged Melbourne, 4 January 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GILES John Alexander |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
